Critical care of respiratory medicine：progress and prospects in 2024

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2096-1537.2025.01.005

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Retrospective studies based on the new global definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome （ARDS） have elucidated the changes brought about by these new criteria from the perspective of diagnostic scope. The updated ARDS guideline from the American Thoracic Society conditionally recommend the use of glucocorticoids，providing new insights into treatment. Innovations explorations non- and invasive respiratory support strategies have demonstrated highlighted advantages in specific populations，promoting the optimization of clinical practices. The analysis of key bottlenecks in delayed weaning highlights the importance of screening，contributing to improve weaning practices. This review highlights critical scientific research advancements in the field of critical respiratory medicine in 2024.

Key words: Critical care of respiratory medicine, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Respiratory support strategies, Ventilator weaning

Xueyan Yuan, Haibo Qiu, Ling Liu. Critical care of respiratory medicine：progress and prospects in 2024[J]. Chinese Journal of Critical Care & Intensive Care Medicine(Electronic Edition), 2025, 11(01): 22-26.

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